Ideally voting would work
All people would have a voice that is heard and respected
But if not
Theoretically peaceful protesting would work
The cries of those concerned about injustice would not fall on deaf ears
But if not
Perhaps a bit of rebellion might work
Tear some things down with the hope they will be replaced by something better
Or at least the plight of the oppressed would get some notice
But if not
If the only solutions offered are to return to step one or step two
If rebellion is suppressed, as so many who benefit from the status quo, would want to do
Repression doesn’t last
Anger and desperation, will grasp for what might work
Hope we hear before people feel they need to strap a megaphone to their chest
That we can change before the message is driven through a barricade
But if not
Can those who fail to hear admit their fault at last
There could be more than lectures about what might have worked
But if not…
